I got my discount back for a 2018 VIN, LR AWD.
$6000 off
Free Upgrade to 19” Sport Wheels
Soooo.....do I take it?
My gut is saying no - I’m honestly thinking the resale value loss is way more than this. I’m also concerned as I know this car has been sitting in a lot in a Tacoma, Washington all winter, who knows what shape it is in.
I accepted a very similar deal for a car that was on the lot in upstate NY for the winter. 0 regrets. Dec 2018 car, 300km on it. LR AWD Aero. My discount was $7200 (just discount, no bonuses/upgrades) but after taxes and interest that's close to $10,000. You can still refuse the car when you pick it up if you spot any issues. Just don't sign the MVPA until you've inspected the car and you're good! This means picking up at a Tesla service center or store, no home delivery!
I believe that reduced resale value on a 2018 VIN is a valid concern, but less of an issue with Tesla than other brands. Hard to put a specific price on it, but I'm very happy with the deal I got.
The other concern is that there's a huge backlog of LR AWD orders in Canada at the moment. If you don't take the 2018 VIN, it might be a while until you get a car.